Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has left Chelsea on a season-long loan move to Southampton.

The 20-year-old impressed in midfield for Chelsea during pre-season, but he needs a run of games to be back at his best, after a lack of playing time last season due to injury.

Ugochukwu has said he’s happy to join Southampton.

“I feel very happy,” Ugochukwu said upon completing the loan move.

“Southampton has a great history. A lot of great players came over here and played for Southampton, so I’m very happy to be part of the team now.

“It was a very easy decision. They just came back to Premier League. When I heard Southampton, when I spoke to the gaffer as well, I said, ‘I have to come here.’

“I’m just here to work hard and give everything for the fans and for myself as well.”

Lesley Ugochukwu made 15 appearances last season due to injuries.